Ayr United vs Dunfermline Athletic Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Ayr United vs Dunfermline Athletic Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 31, 2025 | Somerset Park | Scottish Championship | 19:45 GMT

We are now entering the second quarter of the Scottish football season, and the league tables are starting to take shape. Here in the Championship, promotion pushers Ayr United host an inconsistent Dunfermline side at Somerset Park on Friday as the hosts look to return to winning ways.

Key Betting Tips: Ayr to Win and BTTS at 2.57 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Ayr vs Dunfermline Predicted Lineups

Ayr Predicted XI (4-3-3): Mitchell; McMann, Holt, King, Watret; Rus, Bannigan, Ure; Murphy, Dowds, McKenzie.

Dunfermline Predicted XI (5-3-2): Munn; Fraser, Abdulai, Hamilton, Chilokoa-Mullen, Kearney; Tod, Bray, Gilmour; Stewart, Todd.

Ayr vs Dunfermline Current League Standings

Ayr United have enjoyed an excellent start to their 2025/26 season, as they reside in third place after the opening 12 matches. Although they are already six points behind Partick Thistle in second, they are already exceeding expectations and will back themselves having only lost twice so far.

As for Dunfermline, they have been levelled after coming into the campaign with promotion aspirations as they currently sit midtable in the Championship. With four wins, three draws and five defeats they will need to improve significantly in the coming weeks under Neil Lennon as they already have 12 points to make up on leaders St Johnstone.

Ayr vs Dunfermline Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In Scotland, teams face off four times a season, so these clubs do face off on the regular. Dunfermline come in with the upper hand, having won 19 to Ayr’s 11 in their last 42 meetings. Four of their last five, however, have gone the way of Ayr.

• September 23, 2025: Dunfermline 0-1 Ayr (Championship)
• March 29, 2025: Ayr 3-0 Dunfermline (Championship)
• January 14, 2025: Dunfermline 0-2 Ayr (Championship)
• November 23, 2024: Ayr 1-0 Dunfermline (Championship)
• August 31, 2024: Dunfermline 1-1 Ayr (Championship)

Ayr and Dunfermline Recent Matches Analysis

Ayr Last 5 Matches:

• Ayr 0-0 Queen’s Park (A) – Championship
• Ayr 1-2 Partick (A) – Championship
• Ayr 2-1 Morton (H) – Championship
• Ayr 2-0 Raith (A) – Championship
• Ayr 0-0 St Johnstone (A) – Championship

Ayr will be pleased with their form in recent weeks, losing just once.

Dunfermline Last 5 Matches:

• Dunfermline 2-3 Ross County (A) – Championship
• Dunfermline 4-0 Aidrie (A) – Championship
• Dunfermline 2-0 Raith (H) – Championship
• Dunfermline 0-0 Queen’s Park (H) – Championship
• Dunfermline 0-2 Partick (H) – Championship

Dunfermline’s form has been much better recently, scoring six in their last two before narrowly losing to Ross County in a thriller.

Ayr vs Dunfermline Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an Ayr victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Ayr vs Dunfermline Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Ayr to Win and BTTS @ 2.57 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. Ayr have looked excellent this season so far, and a win over Dunfermline will be a wonderful Halloween treat.

Key Players to Watch: Ayr vs Dunfermline

Mark McKenzie (Ayr): McKenzie has played a crucial role for his side so far, bagging four crucial goals in the opening phase.

Andy Tod (Dunfermline): Second top scorer in the league so far, Tod has been on fire with his seven goals leading the line at just 19 years of age.

Ayr vs Dunfermline Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Broadcast Details:

UK: BBC iPlayer, BBC Scotland, BBC Sport at 19:45 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in Ayr, Scotland, Somerset Park can hold up to just over 10,000 supporters.

Ayr vs Dunfermline: Final Prediction

Ayr United 2-1 Dunfermline Athletic